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Kirsten Durward and Monica Clear There is a new game in town. And it will have you at once curious, baffled, resourceful, and ultimately, triumphant (maybe!). Billed as “The Real Escape Game”, BREAKOUT is a venue at Avenue K that offers a unique experience in gami…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The understated elegance of La Scala sparkles at the moment with a silvery Christmas twinkle. You already know how much we love this place for an elegant dinner, a romantic liaison or a special event, but now t…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Readers will know that there is a plethora of brunches around KL that we Yum Listers love to munch at. Relatively new on the brunch beat is Bubblylicious Brunch at El Cerdo, which really should be renamed Porky…
What’s the best/ worst part of your job? The best: the passion – a duty where you can never get bored. Each day is a new experience, a new challenge, a wonderful day to know new ingredients, a new technique, read and try a new experiment with food. &nbs…
French tunes always hum from the speakers at Croisette Café, but we’re especially enjoying today’s playlist. Folk accordion tunes send our thoughts to riding bikes through the French countryside, stopping off in a small town to pick up warm baguettes and cof…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall If you’re hankering for a true taste of Spain and find yourself in Bangsar any day soon, may I suggest that you drop into Mercat? Just pop across the road from Bangsar Village II to find an oasis of old word Euro…
Wine Delivery from Wine Talk Christmas Gifts from Wine Talk Say goodbye to the woes of Christmas shopping for just the right prezzie, and while you’re at it, throw out the burden of finding, selecting and transporting festive booze for your celebrations too. Wi…
Exciting things are happening in Penang and we’re overjoyed to report the latest: the opening of Croisette Café in the coastal community of Tanjung Bungah. Located on the ground floor of a renovated bungalow, with both an air-conditioned indoor setting and …
Countdown to Christmas Countdown to Christmas at Fuzion, Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa _________________________________________________________________________________ Words by Polly Szantor Images by Vicki Fennessy Christmas came early when The Yu…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall For anyone planning to spend the festive season in KL yet reluctant to forego a sumptuous turkey feast, look no further than the ‘Jolly Hot Legs’ menu at the DoubleTree Hilton’s Makan restaurant. What awaits is a bu…
Often thought as an excellent choice as a business hotel, the Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur surprises us with some deals and services that also position the property as a fine option for leisure travellers or a staycation. Reception Location On the edge of th…
Mandarin Grill, Mandarin Oriental Christmas at Mandarin Grill, Mandarin Oriental The team at the Mandarin Grill has joined the line-up of restaurants preparing to delight guests’ taste buds this festive season with a special selection of Christ…